Arturo J. Carrillo
About Arturo J. Carrillo
Arturo J. Carrillo is a Clinical Professor of Law and the Director of the Civil and Human Rights Law Clinic at George Washington University Law School. He has extensive experience in human rights advocacy and legal consulting, particularly in the areas of digital rights and freedom of expression.
Work at The George Washington University
Arturo J. Carrillo serves as a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Civil and Human Rights Law Clinic at The George Washington University Law School. He has held this position since 2003, contributing over 21 years to the institution. In addition to his role as director, he co-directs the Global Internet Freedom Project, which advocates for freedom of expression and privacy online. His work at the university involves engaging in advocacy for human rights, particularly in the digital realm.
Education and Expertise
Arturo J. Carrillo holds an LLM from Columbia Law School, where he studied from 1998 to 1999. He also earned his JD from The George Washington University Law School, completing his studies from 1988 to 1991. Prior to his legal education, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from Princeton University, studying there from 1984 to 1988. His educational background supports his expertise in human rights law and digital rights.
Background
Arturo J. Carrillo has a diverse professional background in human rights law. He worked as a Legal Advisor in the Human Rights Division of the U.N. Observer Mission to El Salvador from 1991 to 1994. He also served as Interim Director of the Human Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School from 2002 to 2003. His experience includes over 25 years as an international legal consultant on human rights issues, with a focus on Latin America.
Achievements
Arturo J. Carrillo has authored numerous publications on human and digital rights, contributing significantly to both academic and practical discussions in these fields. He has been involved with the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative as an International Legal Consultant since 2014. Additionally, he served as a Past Board Member of the Global Network Initiative from 2014 to 2018 and currently co-chairs the International Law & Technology Interest Group at the American Society of International Law since 2019.